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= <br>Registration Process = | == <br> Registration Process == | ||
*Prior to registration you must complete 30 additional credits. Can be attained via CLEP (College-Level Examination Program). | *Prior to registration you must complete 30 additional credits. Can be attained via CLEP (College-Level Examination Program). | ||
*The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encompasses 53 jurisdictions. | *The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encompasses 53 jurisdictions. | ||
*Each jurisdiction has an individual vetting process . | *Each jurisdiction has an individual vetting process . | ||
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*Licence to practice is obtained by sitting the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). The exam can be sat in any jurisdiction regardless of where you plan to work. | *Licence to practice is obtained by sitting the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). The exam can be sat in any jurisdiction regardless of where you plan to work. | ||
= Requirements = | == Requirements == | ||
*UCD must release transcripts to the FCCPT | *UCD must release transcripts to the FCCPT | ||
*Proof of licence to practice from the ISCP. | *Proof of licence to practice from the ISCP. | ||
*Copy of your degree (English version) signed by notary public (solicitor) | *Copy of your degree (English version) signed by notary public (solicitor) | ||
*Attestation form outlining all information provided by you in correct and a passport photo, also notarized. | *Attestation form outlining all information provided by you in correct and a passport photo, also notarized. | ||
== Job Opportunities == | |||
At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website. | |||
= Cost = | == Basic Grade Initial Salary == | ||
$60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax) | |||
== Cost == | |||
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| $750 | | $750 | ||
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| Individual state fee’s | | Individual state fee’s | ||
| $60-$245 | | $60-$245 | ||
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| APTA registration (optional) | | APTA registration (optional) | ||
| $295 | | $295 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| NPTE exam (until Jan 1st 2013) | | NPTE exam (until Jan 1st 2013) | ||
| $350 | | $350 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| NPTE exam (after Jan 1st 2013) | | NPTE exam (after Jan 1st 2013) | ||
| $400 | | $400 | ||
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== Useful Websites == | |||
= Useful | |||
*<u>http://www.apta.org/</u> | *<u>http://www.apta.org/</u> |
Revision as of 11:14, 11 May 2012
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Registration Process[edit | edit source]
- Prior to registration you must complete 30 additional credits. Can be attained via CLEP (College-Level Examination Program).
- The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) encompasses 53 jurisdictions.
- Each jurisdiction has an individual vetting process .
- Apply online via FCCPT (Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy) for a type 1 review (for Irish/British wishing to seek visa)
- Permission to work in the USA must be sought via the US citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- Licence to practice is obtained by sitting the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). The exam can be sat in any jurisdiction regardless of where you plan to work.
Requirements[edit | edit source]
- UCD must release transcripts to the FCCPT
- Proof of licence to practice from the ISCP.
- Copy of your degree (English version) signed by notary public (solicitor)
- Attestation form outlining all information provided by you in correct and a passport photo, also notarized.
Job Opportunities[edit | edit source]
At present over 3,000 Physical Therapy jobs advertised on the APTA website.
Basic Grade Initial Salary[edit | edit source]
$60,000 on average ($45,000 or €34,000 after tax)
Cost[edit | edit source]
FCCPT registration | $750 |
Individual state fee’s | $60-$245 |
APTA registration (optional) | $295 |
NPTE exam (until Jan 1st 2013) | $350 |
NPTE exam (after Jan 1st 2013) | $400 |
Useful Websites[edit | edit source]
- http://www.apta.org/
- http://www.fccpt.org/
- http://clep.collegeboard.org/
- http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
- http://www.ptjobs.com/
- Information on NPTE’s: http://www.fsbpt.org
- Requirements of each jurisdiction: http://www.visalaw.com/IMG/ptchart.pdf